According to CEO Insights, India is trying to overtake China in terms of investment, but there are a lot barriers in the way of its potential. It is nearly hard to enter the market in this country successfully due to the high tax burden, inadequate intellectual property protection, and overly restrictive laws. A number of well-known companies, namely Tesla, Nokia, Parimatch, Foxconn Group and Wistron Group, believe that it is true.
Tax Issues for Foreign Companies
India has the capacity to rival China in terms of investment and grow into an Asian economic powerhouse akin to the United States. Nonetheless, companies like Parimatch are forced to stop investing or exit this market due to the high taxes imposed on foreign companies. if these obstacles are removed, by 2027, India might emerge as a desirable international business destination with a $5 trillion economy.
Unpredictable tax policy
Both foreign and domestic capital are facing hostility in the Indian business environment. Tax authorities have put pressure on tycoons like Tesla, Nokia, and others, and they have levied outrageous taxes. The University of Paderborn and the World Bank rank India 53rd out of 100 for the complexity of its tax code and 58th for the complexity of its tax system, respectively.
Big burden for foreign businesses
The minimum worldwide tax rate for multinational corporations with annual sales exceeding €750 million is 15%. India has a 30% corporate tax rate for foreign businesses, while the global rate is 23%. The use of electronic solutions could greatly speed up the taxation process and draw in additional capital, which is already attracting the interest of businesses like Parimatch.
Poor protection of intellectual property
Counterfeiting is a problem for the Indian market. Imitators are present in this market. For example, the foreign betting company Parimatch does not have an official representative office in India. Nonetheless, Parimatch is dedicated to making investments in India, filing taxes, and assisting in the growth of the gaming sector; however, these endeavors are being impeded by the absence of appropriate intellectual property protection.
Departure of major players
Due to ambiguous taxation and absence of proper legal protection, many businesses are moving from India to other developing countries. Foxconn Group and Wistron Group have exiled this promising market, and Tesla has postponed its operations due to high taxes.
Vietnam redirects Indian investment
Money flows from the leading economies are moving to Vietnam, despite the pressing need for it in India. The inflow of foreign direct investment into India is not reaching its full potential. However, there is a willingness among both domestic and foreign companies, such as Parimatch, to invest millions of dollars in the Indian economy if the government establishes a more conducive environment for international capital.
